RIDING!

I went riding this morning...... outside...... on the road.... with friends.  It was great!  I have really missed it.  It wasn't a very fast ride it was more casual and social but oh so much fun.  We rode for 22 miles.  This ride was just the boost I needed.  Even though I hadn't been on the bike for such a long time the time that I have spent in the gym and running kept me in cardio shape for riding.  I didn't feel like I was dying like I did last year at the beginning of cycling season last year.  I have a long way to go in order to complete my goals for this year but this is the first step.  Next a faster ride, then a longer ride.  Bring on the warmth.  Bring on the rides! 

Friday!!

Oh how I have wanted to see you.  It has been such a long week.  This week has been the first week in over a month that I have worked every single day.  Between illness and doctors appointments I have had been missing too much work.  I am happy that I didn't use any personal time this week.  Hopefully this trend will continue and I will be able to build up my personal leave bank again.  Keep your fingers crossed.

So the busy weekend is about to commence.  Tonight is soccer practice, tomorrow is a soccer game, a cycling yard sale, shopping for a baby shower, and a trip to the local rubber hose store (lol).  Sunday is a baby shower.  Hopefully I will be able to grab some down time and some workout time in there.  Maybe even jump on my bike for a quick ride on Saturday or Sunday morning. That would be awesome.  I miss my bike.

Time

Time is the most precious thing right now.  I just cannot seem to find enough of it.  The kids are getting older now so they have lots of parties, hobbies, sports and school functions to go to.  I feel like we are being pulled in all different directions.

Problem is trying to find time in there for us.  For the adults to do what we like to do.  Sounds selfish right?!  I am not trying to come across that way but lately I have been feeling very down when I realize that we will not be able to ride with the Seminole Cyclists on Saturday mornings until the end of May (at least).  J has just started league play and will have a game every Saturday morning for the next few months.  I love that he getting to do this but part of me is unhappy that Paul and I will not be able to ride. 

2 years ago I wouldn't have had a problem with this.  I was fat and happy so to speak.  The only hobby that I had was scrapbooking and being a wife and mommy.  I didn't do anything.  But now things have changed.  I have changed.  I enjoy my recreation time.  My sweat equity time.  I enjoy the feeling of working off the pounds and being around my friends.  Mostly I enjoy my time with my hubby.  Cycling has given us a hobby that we can do and enjoy together.


For now I will keep doing what we are doing.  I work out at lunch during the week because it is the only free time that I have (or I ride the trainer at home after the kiddos go to bed.)  I have secured a babysitter for Wednesday nights when daylight savings come so that Paul and I can ride during the week. :)  The weekends will be a "do whatever I can" kind of workout.  Running in the morning before a game, or cycling on a Sunday morning.  I must remember that my kids come first but momma must make some time for herself and her hubby!

Clearing the Dust

It has been way too long since I have been in here.  Over the last few weeks I have been dealing with illness (both mine and my families), zero weight loss, cold weather and busy lives.  BUSY LIVES.

I made a trip to the gym today during lunch to try and sweat out some of the germies that I currently have.  Maybe even find my voice.  I didn't find my voice sadly but I did find some strength that I thought for sure was gone.  A nice brisk walk over to the Rollins Gym, 30 minutes on the Eliptical averaging 9mph, 40 stability ball crunches, planks, and stretching, then a nice brisk walk back to the office.  I feel good!  I am going to sleep good tonight and I am looking forward to going back tomorrow.